Definition of Favourable Conservation Status for moss carder bee.
Abstract
This document outlines the concept of "favourable conservation status" for the moss carder bee in England. Favourable conservation status indicates the species thriving in the country and being expected to continue thriving sustainably in the future. The definition is grounded in available ecological evidence concerning the moss carder bee. It is defined based on three parameters: natural range and distribution, population, and the extent and quality of necessary habitat for long-term population maintenance. The document includes a succinct definition of favourable conservation status, explains the species and its context, details the parameters used, discusses the evidence considered, and provides conclusions on favourable values. However, it does not provide specific action plans; these will be presented separately in strategy documents. For a more comprehensive understanding, the guidance document "Defining Favourable Conservation Status in England" elucidates Natural England's approach to this concept.